Southbend SB1023 User Manual

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For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09

Model SB1023

This 6 x 12" Surface Grinder allows you to 

smooth the surface of metallic workpieces. It 

utilizes a table that moves on a horizontal plane 

and a grinding wheel that moves along a vertical 

axis. By mounting a workpiece to the table, then 

moving the table and the grinding wheel during 

the grinding process, extremely small amounts of 

material can be removed to create high-tolerance 

flat surfaces.

One example of this type of work may occur 

when the table surface of a metalworking or 

woodworking machine needs to be made perfectly 

flat. By removing the table from the machine and 

processing it with a surface grinder, a perfectly 

flat surface can be created.

Another example of this type of work often 

occurs in the automotive industry. When a head 

gasket needs replacing, it is common practice 

to resurface the engine head to make sure it is 

perfectly flat, in case any warping has occurred. 

The head can be precisely ground using a surface 

grinder.

Now that you know the basics of what this 

machine can do, take a minute to consider its 

features.

The SB1023 is equipped with easy-to-reach 

front-mounted handwheels for controlling table 

movement.

The table travels in the longitudinal direction 

on a ball-bearing supported table, driven by a 

rack-and-pinion mechanism. The stand doubles 

as a storage cabinet where you can keep the 

necessary tools and extra grinding wheels right 

where you need them.

The included diamond dresser is used to true the 

grinding wheel, ensuring high-precision results.

Aside from these features, we designed this 

machine to be extremely solid and durable. 

With thick, hardened steel ways, cast-iron 

construction, and Allen Bradley electrical 

components, this South Bend surface grinder is 

built to last.